Major: Business Management (1985-88)

Weight: 227 (1988), 226 (1987), 200 (1985)

1988 Media Guide: Is starting his fourth year as the long snapper for punts, extra points and field goals … is the first player ever recruited at Ohio State specifically to make long snaps … has played in 36 consecutive games for the Buckeyes … has been very consistent throughout his career, with just two errant snaps in three years … has added 26 pounds since coming to Ohio State … OSU coaches discovered him when they were looking at former OSU punter Tom Bolyard.

1987 Media Guide: Makes the center snaps for punts, extra points and field goals … has played in all 25 games the past two years.

1985-86: Did not have an errant snap during the 1985 season, but did have two errant center passes in 1986.

High School: Was essentially a specialist at Orrville High, being used for snaps on punts, extra points and field goals … also played defensive tackle and center … top grid iron thrill came when he recovered a fumble to set up a winning touchdown.

Personal: Hobby is reading … calls playing in his first game in Ohio Stadium his greatest thrill in athletics … admires Keith Byars and Mike Webster.